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poland
Definition:
(nou) a republic in central Europe; the invasion of Poland by Germany in 1939 started World War II
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Common mistakes of poland pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "poland" with a long "o" sound, as in "pole." The correct pronunciation is /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ (US) and /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the short "o" sound in the second syllable.
- Stress misplacement: Some people put stress on the second syllable, saying "po-LAND." The correct stress is on the first syllable: /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ (US) and /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying "PO-land" to emphasize the first syllable.
- Overemphasizing the "l": Learners might overpronounce the "l" in "poland," making it sound unnatural. The "l" should be clear but not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "l" soft and smooth in your pronunciation.
- Missing the schwa: Some speakers omit the schwa sound in the second syllable, resulting in "poland" sounding like "poland" instead of /ˈpoʊ.lənd/ (US) or /ˈpəʊ.lənd/ (UK). Tip: Remember to pronounce the second syllable as a quick, unstressed sound.
- Confusing with "police": A common mistake is to confuse "poland" with "police," leading to incorrect intonation. "Poland" should be pronounced with a clear first syllable and a softer second syllable. Tip: Practice saying "PO-land" distinctly from "po-LICE."